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Ant McPartlin is back on the road – hitting the streets on his bicycle a year after he was banned from driving.

The 43-year-old was pictured enjoying a solo bike ride through South West London, and made sure to wear a helmet for the cycling session.

Ant was seen pulling out behind a Range Rover on his mountain bike, dressed in a black jacket, jeans and a backpack.

The Geordie, who returned to our screens this weekend with Dec Donnelly on Britain’s Got Talent, has turned to a trusty bike after being banned from driving for 20 months last March.

The TV star wore his helmet for the bike ride (Picture: Will/Mark/Vantagenews.com)

Ant was banned from driving for 20 months (Picture: Will/Mark/Vantagenews.com)

On 18 March, Ant was over twice the legal alcohol limit when he crashed his Mini into another Mini and a BMW. A number of people were treated for minor injuries at the scene, while a child was taken to hospital for a check-up.

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Days later, the beloved TV presenter pleaded guilty to drink driving, received a driving ban for 20 months and was fined £86,000.

The star, who is in a relationship with former PA Anne-Marie Corbett, said: ‘It wasn’t until I’d gone away and rested that it kicked in. I was having sleepless nights. The shame and guilt were horrendous. Whatever state I’m in, drink-driving is an inexcusable act.

However, Ant and Dec still won Best TV Presenter at the National Television Awards, a record 19th win on the trot, and this weekend, Ant returned to our screens as the auditions of BGT kicked off on ITV.

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